The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it was reviewing its rules on the conferment of military awards and the wearing of honorary badges and insignia by reservists following questions raised over the decorations worn by a former lawmaker turned military reservist. PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina...
The Philippines remains far from stagflation despite high inflation and sluggish economic growth, members of the Marcos Jr. administration’s economic team said, pushing back against Monetary Board Member (MBM) Benjamin E. Diokno’s characterization of the current situation as “stagflation...
A 561-member task force of the Philippine Army (PA) has been deployed to Maguindanao to help secure the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and protect voters from threats and intimidation, it was revealed on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The 1st Brigade...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) disclosed on Monday night, Aug. 10, that one of its FA-50PH Fighting Eagle jets developed a minor mechanical problem while returning from Exercise “Pitch Black” in Darwin, Australia but was repaired and cleared to continue its journey home. The aircraft...
Many fresh graduates struggled to find jobs in June as the country’s unemployment rate worsened from both a month and a year ago, with the labor market unable to absorb a surge in new entrants despite continued job creation. The Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) latest labor force survey...
Phablets! I can’t believe I’m writing that word in 2026. But believe it or not, there was once an era in the smartphone industry where you have very big phones that also happen to be small tablets, hence! “Phablets.” Looking back now, the smartphone industry may have been onto something at...
More than 200 Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel will take part in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia as the military steps up its participation in multinational air combat training with allied and partner nations. PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco said the contingent will deploy with...
The Tarlac City government has intensified its campaign against counterfeit and illicit products with the creation of the Tarlac City Anti-Contraband Task Force, a multi-agency body tasked with strengthening enforcement against illicit tobacco cigarettes and other contraband goods while protecting...
The Quezon City government has closed the Culiat Bridge along Congressional Avenue to all vehicles after a fourth‑alarm fire damaged parts of the structure on Saturday night, July 11. An inspection is underway to ensure the bridge’s safety for public use. The city government said the Quezon...
Malacañang has attributed the rise in the country 's unemployment rate in May to the global oil crisis stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, saying the government had anticipated the impact and continues to roll out interventions to help affected workers. Presidential Communications...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday, July 8, that it has begun planning to establish a Space Center by 2028 as the first step toward creating a future Space Command or even a Space Force. AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said planning for the new unit is already...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) strengthened cooperation in aircraft maintenance after holding a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The exchange held last Thursday, July 2, brought together specialists...
